Prevention in Public Health Practice Flashcards
1
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prevent risk factors whic have not yet appeared
ex. discoursing unhealthy lifestyle like smoking & chronic drinking
A
Primordial Prevention
2
Q
avoidance of the occurence of an illness or injury by preventing exposure to risk fx.
Health promotion & specific protection
Ex. Diet, plaque control programs, fluorides, pit & fissure sealants, immunization, health educstin, lifestyle & behavioral damages
A
Primary Prevention
3
Q
aims to limit or minimize the progression & severity of disease after it occurred through early diagnosis & prompt tx.
Ex. Dental restorations & Periodic screening tests
A
Secondary Prevention
4
Q
concerned with disability limitation & rehabilitation
ex. Extraction, RPD & FPD & implants
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Tertiary Prevention
